Struggling hitters Gunnar Henderson and Jakob Marsee under review for rebound
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 3:08 PM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
Gunnar Henderson of the Orioles and Jakob Marsee of the Marlins are among five players identified as struggling in the 2026 MLB season. Henderson has a batting average of.219, significantly lower than his career average, while Marsee's average sits at.197, down from.292 last season. Both players have shown concerning trends in their hitting metrics, leading analysts to question their ability to rebound in the second half of the season. Insight into these players' performance and potential for improvement is provided, indicating areas for possible adjustment. Fantasy baseball owners may view this as an opportunity for buy-low trades if recovery seems plausible.
- •Gunnar Henderson is batting.219 with decreased offensive metrics.
- •Jakob Marsee has a.197 batting average and declining steal rates.
- •Both players were drafted in the top 150-200 picks this season.
- •Analysts question if either player can turn their seasons around.
- •Injuries affected other struggling players, but Henderson and Marsee have stayed healthy.
- 3:08 PMYahoo Sports — Fantasy Baseball Skill and Luck Factors: It's surprising to see these 5 hitters struggling — can they rebound?
"Corbin Young goes over 5 hitters who are struggling and if they can bounce back in the second half for fantasy baseball.
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